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Freelance Researcher on Local Pharmacy History, Portsmouth History Centre

  •  South East
  •  Under £10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes February 8, 2026
  •  Gail Brown
  •  gail.brown@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
  • #Combined arts

Description

Job Summary

Tremletts 100 - Freelance researcher required for an exhibition at the Portsmouth History Centre

Job Description

The researcher will assist research into the history of a local pharmacy, Tremletts Chemist, that ran in Portsmouth for 100 years and is still remembered amongst community members today. The researcher will carry out oral history interviews with key stakeholders from Tremletts Chemist, as well as locate historical pharmaceutical objects and photographs from key family and staff members. This material will form part of an exhibition at the Portsmouth History Centre celebrating local pharmacy history in Portsmouth and forms part of the celebrations to mark Portsmouth's 100 year anniversary in 2026..

Job Requirements

CLOSING DATE: 08/02/2026 23:59

To carry out 20 hours of research between February and April 2026.

Exhibition to run from May to end of November 2026.

Total payment £500.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience (Essential):

Experience in qualitative research approaches

An interest in local history and community pharmacy

Exceptional communication and writing skills

Demonstrable social and interpersonal skills in working in local community settings

Able to work independently and communicate effectively with the project team

Proven knowledge and experience of interview-based qualitative research

Excellent communication and facilitation skills with a variety of stakeholders

Skills (Desirable):

Related qualification related to the Humanities, Pharmacy or the Social Sciences

Experience in oral history interviews

Project team: Portsmouth History Centre, School of Pharmacy, University of Portsmouth and Dr Annabel Tremlett

Job Responsibilities

To carry out oral histories.

To locate historical pharmaceutical objects.

To write up findings, including a short narrative and biographies suitable for an exhibition space

How to Apply

Please send a covering letter and CV

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